HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-10619
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CVE-2018-10619

CWE-428Published: June 7, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An unquoted search path or element in RSLinx Classic Versions 3.90.01 and prior and FactoryTalk Linx Gateway Versions 3.90.00 and prior may allow an authorized, but non-privileged local user to execute arbitrary code and allow a threat actor to escalate user privileges on the affected workstation.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-10619 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2018-10619. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

rockwellautomation2 product(s)
rslinx classicfactorytalk linx gateway
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104415
ADVISORYhttps://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-158-01
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44892/
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104415
ADVISORYhttps://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-158-01
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44892/

All References (6)

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104415Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-158-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource · VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44892/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104415Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-158-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource · VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44892/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-10619
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-428
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 7, 2018

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2018-10619 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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